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How to get fromBrisbane to Canberraby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    3h 47m
    $170–460

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    19h 19m
    $99–304

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    18h 6m
    $120–344

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    18h 46m
    $117–190

  5. Drive 1,170.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Canberracar car 1,170.8 km
    12h 30m
    $222–320

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    5h 33m
    $134–428

  7. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    19h 37m
    $99–304

  8. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD) (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus Melbourne
    21h 32m
    $205–444

Brisbane to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Canberra via Central Station in around 18h 46m.

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